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September 20, 2001 Alpine artist Laura Trotter paints an American flag on her house to show her support and patriotism after the attacks on America. When Trotter heard about the events, she went to the store to buy a flag, only to find that all the stores had already sold out.

Dear Neil: I have a lovely pink hibiscus that has, after five years, become unruly. When can it be trimmed and reshaped? Obviously, it hasn’t been exposed to any hard freezes, perhaps because you have it in a large pot that you can bring into protection when it’s really cold.

Kelly Perez and daughter McKenna Perez, 11, of Marfa pause for a photo as they enjoy the Marfa 4-H Kickoff Event and Scavenger Hunt at the Presidio County Courthouse lawn in Marfa on Sept 25. Marfa 4-H Club was on hand to recruit new members for its youth program to launch the start of the 2021-2022 4-H year. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Braden Simpson, 5, and dad Charles Simpson of Marfa are happy to join in the fun and games at the Marfa 4-H Club Kickoff Event and Scavenger Hunt held Sept. 25 at the Presidio County Courthouse lawn. The fun filled event was also a signup day to recruit new members for the 2021- 2022 year, and included hot dogs, drinks, and games. Presidio County Extension Agent Matlin Sain instructed kids about ag and natural resources, along with the benefits of joining the 4-H. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

I am amazed, when visiting with people about attending a service that tell me they are a Christian, and yet have neither a desire to attend nor a commitment to a body of believers. I have wondered how their belief system can be so contrary to the Bible’s teachings and the examples of individuals mentioned in the Bible.

The Alpine Downtown Association continues to meet for its general meetings. The meetings areheld at the Alpine Visitor Center at 1 p.m. the second Monday of each month, and open to the public. It is also streamed in real time online.

Brewster County commissioners gave the green light for mass gathering permits for both the Terlingua International Championship and CASI chili cook-offs at its regular meeting on Sept. 22. Commissioner, Pct. 3, Ruben Ortega, was absent.

Medical transport company AirMedCare recently purchased First Flight, and many First Flight members questioned whether they were still covered if an emergency arose. AirMedCare Membership Sales Manager Jade Hambright last week explained the transition, saying, “First Flight did have a membership program, but AirMed absorbed those and they are now part of the AirMed membership program.

Do you remember the movie “Ratatouille?” It’s about a rat named Remy with a passion for French cooking. No one believes he can become a great chef, but he finds inspiration in the motto of his mentor, “Anyone can cook!”